Is Kenyatta Jackson Jr. starting?
Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is the projected starter at LDE for Ohio State Buckeyes.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 4-star recruit out of Chaminade-Madonna, ranked #60 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 28 tackles, 11 TFL, 6.5 sacks. That's 8% of the team's production at his spot and 97th-percentile production nationally — good for a 92 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #2
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 265 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | 11 | 6.5 |
| 2024 | 16 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1.5 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9748
- National Rank
- #60
- High School
- Chaminade-Madonna
- Hometown
- Hollywood, FL
Why this rating?
On a 96-rated defense; 97th-percentile production (×1.00 for competition level) put them +4 vs unit starters → 92. Ranks among the nation's elite at the position, which lifted them into the 92-99 tier.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at LDE · Ohio State Buckeyes
- 1292Kenyatta Jackson Jr.Starter
- 2981Zion Grady
- 33465Khary Wilder
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.